First Steps Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
McLean, VA
7900 Westpark Dr Ste A040, McLean, VA 22102
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in McLean
- Serving families in McLean since at least 2011
First Steps Academy is an early childhood program in McLean, Virginia, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 86 students and around 43 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 760% since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 10 hours a day, 246 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 86
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 43
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 80 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 246 days
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Larger than 97% of preschool programs in Virginia.
- Compared with 115 preschool programs in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask First Steps Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about First Steps Academy
What grades does First Steps Academy serve?
First Steps Academy serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend First Steps Academy?
About 86 students, with 43 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Steps Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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